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Kathleen Johnson is an American singer, vocalist and band leader. Her musical resume includes working with artists many bands in the Twin Cities music scene, and mentoring artists. In the early eighties, she formed the band Myst with her sisters Mocha and Karen and aunt Rhonda Johnson which evolved into Best Kept Secret (BKS) in the nineties when Karen Johnson left and Kathleen became the lead vocalist.

She also was a member of TKO, a band formed by her younger brother Kirk Johnson. and before she was in M.P.L.S. (unrelated to Prince’s 1993-4 group Minneapolis) with The Game Boyz.

She worked with Prince in the nineties providing background vocals on many songs for him or associated artists. From 1993 to 2001, she was married to Michael Bradford, who was working in the building management of the Paisley Park Studios.

Kathleen Johnson released her album with BKS “Honest Pure and True” in 1997 and still performs in the Twin Cities.

She worked with Prince in the nineties providing background vocals on many songs for him or associated artists. From 1993 to 2001, she was married to Michael Bradford, who was working in the building management of the Paisley Park Studios.

Kathleen Johnson released her album with BKS “Honest Pure and True” in 1997 and still performs in the Twin Cities.

“You can’t fake the music. You might be a great singer or a great musician but, in the need, that’s got nothing to do with it. It’s how you connect to the songs and the history behind them.”

“Etta James”

UPCOMING SHOWS

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UPCOMING SHOWS 〰️

Kathleen Johnson’s Holiday Hang

Wednesday, DEC 11th, 2024

7PM Doors at 5:30PM

Dakota Jazz Club

WE HAVE A DREAM…Music for Martin

Sat Jan 18th, 2025

8:00pm-9:30pm

CROONERS SUPPER CLUB

Discography

Smooth and Jazzy R&B, Soul and Blues.

WORK HARD, PRACTICE. REHEARSE OFTEN…STAY READY…KEEP HEAD UP AND ON YOUR SHOULDERS
  • “Fave…Fave…Fave”

    Jennifer Grimm of the award winning “Crooners”

  • “We just love it when you bring your shows here Kathleen”

    Karen Palm of the award winning “Minnesota Music Cafe”

  • “Kathleen…you always tie everything together!”

    Jeff Taube “Mid-American Talent”

  • “Kathleen is my absolute favorite”

    Jamecia Bennet of “ The Sounds of Blackness” and “Pimento”

  • “Kat…You are truely the BEST at what you do”

    Kirk Johnson “PRINCE and The New Power Generation”